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Some food banks were not able to distribute food to people due to severe winter weather.
Due to wartime rationing during World War II, the production of Girl Scout cookies was halted for the 1944 and 1955 season. But instead of halting their fundraising activities altogether, the Scouts pivoted and began selling non-food items.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
Freezing and snowy weather dont just inconvenience people. It can also cause problems for wild animals.
KARM, also known as Knox Area Rescue Ministries, is asking for donations after serving a record number of meals in a day.
Some churches and nonprofits in south Louisville have opened pop-up white flag shelters as severe winter weather hits the area.
Communities Under the Bridge in San Antonio gives people blankets, sleeping bags, and a warm meal as well as socks, gloves, and jackets.
For Impact Church in Temple, they help over 60 people each day. Church director of operations Bill Scofield told 6 News those numbers have drastically increased.
CVT said the move is in response to challenging weather conditions and safety is its top priority.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day march has been canceled and the festival has been rescheduled to a later date.
One local organization works with restaurants all over Austin to make sure those in need get fed during the winter weather.
Some churches and nonprofits in south Louisville have opened pop-up white flag shelters as severe winter weather hits the area.